The yellow-legged hornet, which is native to tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia, was seen for the first time in Georgia earlier this month.
The invasive hornet preys on honeybees and other pollinators, making it a threat to Georgia’s agriculture industry if it becomes more widespread. The hornets, which are native to Southeast Asia, are not particularly aggressive toward humans unless a colony is disturbed, but they can sting. Officials are asking the public to report suspected sightings of the yellow-legged hornet to help “trap, track and eradicate” it, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper said in a news release Tuesday.
“There’s so much food there,” she said. “So for a colony of these big hornets, honeybees would be fair game, and that’s their reputation.” Georgia officials this week announced an interagency plan to eradicate yellow-legged hornet colonies if any are found in the area. Kimsey added that the hornets typically seen in the United States — the— could also prevent the establishment of the yellow-legged hornet because they would compete against one another for resources.
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